Classroom Energy!

Ok...loyal Expat readers know that I have a special grudge against the American Petroleum Institute (API), which is essentially THE lobbying org for the oil and natural gas industry. One of the things I love to do while eating lunch at my desk is to troll around on lobbying organization websites to see how they pitch themselves and what kind of information products they're pumping out. WELL, I just discovered that our lovable friends at API have an entire classroom curriculum program! It's called "Classroom Energy," and it's a doozie:

http://www.classroom-energy.org/

I'll let you explore this on your own...and trust me...it's entertaining...but there are some special sections to note. One of my favorite "lesson plans" is called "adventures in Energy!" where youngins' get to learn all about the importance of oil and natural gas in their lives. Precious!

http://www.adventuresinenergy.org/Oil-and-Natural-Gas-in-Your-Life/index.html

For other Expat readers who are intrigued with the inner operation of the Beltway and love the movie/book, "Thank You For Smoking," this is a snapshot into its sequel.

I knew I should have asked for that super convenient plastic bag to carry my salad across the street. Thanks, petroleum!